No Man's Sky: PS4 / PS5 Controls No Man's Sky Guide
On this page of our No Man’s Sky guide we list controls used in PS4/PS5 versions of the game. The individual sections are divided based on the situation in the game (on foot exploration, in flight, or getting around the galactic map).
Last update: 24 July 2024
On this page of the No Man's Sky guide you can view the controls for PS4/PS5 consoles. We've listed all controls and supplied a short explanation as to their function.
On Foot
 | Tag Marker (Hold) |
 | Movement |
 | Interaction |
 | Melee Attack |
 | Scanner |
 | Analysis Visor (Hold) |
 | Next Analysis Mode |
 | Previous Analysis Mode |
 | Zoom (Analysis Visor) |
 | HUD On/Off |
 | Jetpack (Jump) |
 | Run |
 | Fire Weapon |
 | Alt Weapon |
 | Reload |
 | Switch Weapon Mode |
 | Quick Menu |
 | Build Menu |
 | Pick Up Technology |
 | Switch Alt Weapon |
 | Equipment |
 | Options |
 | Increase Terrain Beam Size |
 | Decrease Terrain Beam Size |
Flight Controls
 | Thrust |
 | Brake |
 | Boost |
 | Roll Left |
 | Roll Right |
 | Exit Ship |
 | Initiate Landing |
 | Fire Weapon |
 | Change Weapon Mode |
 | Scanner |
 | Pulse Engine (Hold) |
 | Galactic Map |
 | Next Target |
 | Previous Target |
 | Closest Target |
 | Zoom |
 | Battle Autopilot (Hold) |
Galactic Map
 | Current Location |
 | Quick Navigation |
 | Leave |
 | Add Waypoint |
 | Next Navigation Mode |
 | Previous Navigation Mode |
 | Previous Filter |
 | Next Filter |
 | Free Camera |
 | Warp |
 | Scanner |
 | Display System Info |